Using Neurosyn and CALM Supplements: For Inveterate Constipation, Bloating, and Brain Fog

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1 Using Neurosyn and CALM Supplements: For Inveterate Constipation, Bloating, and Brain Fog Study Conducted with Previous Gut Thrivers Purpose: We were seeking a breakthrough for people with inveterate constipation, abdominal bloating, and brain fog associated with intestinal issues such as SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). We investigated the effects of two supportive botanical formulas designed to help the cognitive and neurological pathways better perform their executive functions of regulating the body s autonomic processes. Rather than a Gut/Brain communication, we supported the Brain/Gut communication nutritionally via Neurosyn (Neuro-Cognitive & Memory Support) and CALM (Stress Relief & Mood Support) and 5 different neuro-activation techniques. The goal was to re-engage the brain in motility and gut health so that it could take over without additional supplements or exercises after being stimulated and retrained. Our Findings: After 30 days on the formulas and neuro-activation techniques and 7-12 days off the formulas and exercises (to gauge progress), our group was surveyed and here is what we found. 62.5% of our group gained bowel function improvement. Of the 37.5% who did not, most continued on the supplements at a lower dose for an additional 30 days and a small portion of the 37.5% discontinued supplements altogether because they did not work for them. 54% had no withdrawal from the supplements. 45% did have withdrawal and needed the supplements for an additional 30 days at a lower dose to continue the recalibration process. 1

2 54% of participants reported unexpected improvements in mood and relationship to stress. 37% experienced improvements in cognitive ability. 45% gained additional unexpected benefits such as: o Better sleep o Weight loss o More energy o Mental focus o Less hungry between meals o Better muscle strength and response to exercise 41% experienced improvement in bloating and 41% did not, while 18% did not have bloating going into the trial (only constipation or brain fog). 46% of our participants were able to finish the full program (30 days). 30% completed up to 21 days some stopped early because they achieved all the benefits they wanted and others stopped because the supplements were not working for them. 23% participated for 8-14 days. External, environmental mold conditions came into play for some who did not experience success. Of the 5 neuro-activation techniques, participants found them to be helpful in the following order: o Coffee enemas o Yogic breathing (very good one for sympathetic dominant people who tend to live in fight or flight mode ) o Gagging (although it scared some of their children to see them doing this ;) o Singing and gargling were a tie The top dose which produced the greatest success for the average participant was: 2 each of Neurosyn and Calm, twice daily (with or without food). 2

3 Recommended Protocol: If you are still experiencing bloating, constipation, or brain fog at the end of Gut Thrive (after Step 4) and think that you need to re-engage your brain to take over autonomic processes as a possible solution, you can take Neurosyn and Calm, using the protocol below. If you are struggling with constipation before the end of Step 4, we highly recommend that you hold off on adding these supplements to your protocol, until after you have implemented the suggestions in the handout on Diarrhea, Constipation, and the Neuro-Sensory Activators. If none of these options help to resolve the constipation, you can begin taking Calm and Neurosyn before the end of the program. Try these supplements without food first and if you experience any nausea, take them with food. Begin by taking 1 Neurosyn daily for two days and gradually increase the amount using the directions below. If you have trouble with that dose, drop down to ½ capsule daily and see how you do. Note: Too much of either formula can cause brain fog, over stimulation, or sleepiness. When you find a dose that is non-reactive or when you experience positive benefits from taking 1 capsule, twice daily, add in the CALM using the same instructions. Gradually work up to the full dose of 2 capsules, twice daily and continue taking both supplements for 30 days (or a dose that is well tolerated). After 30 days at your top dose, begin staging back down to 1 capsule, twice daily for 7-14 days (example below): o 2 capsules twice daily on Day 30 o 2 capsules once daily and 1 capsule once daily on Day 31 o 1 capsule twice daily on Day 32 (continue for 7-14 days) Follow this with 1 capsule of each supplement for another 7-14 days, and then discontinue. 3

4 Note: If you determine that you are unable to tolerate either Neurosyn or Calm, they may be taken separately, using the same directions. You may order the formulas here: NEUROSYN CALM Order both supplements HERE. Additional Notes: These supplements are working to recalibrate the brain so you may experience heightened emotions or old memories or wounds arising. That is a good thing as healing is not just physical and it s important to clear out and heal the old thoughts and emotions as we move forward in life. Some experienced lightheadedness, dizziness, and fatigue. Please note that Neurosyn is also beneficial for depression, anxiety and memory issues and can support those symptoms as well. The idea is to use the supplements temporarily to restore autonomic function and wake up the brain to its job of motility so you should not need the supplements beyond 60 days. Supplement Ingredients and Descriptions: Neurosyn by Systemic Formulas, Inc. Formula Key/Active Ingredients: Sceletium tortuosum: Often called a mood elevator and relaxant. Supports the sensitivity of dopamine and serotonin receptors. Help with anxiety. Provides energy. Help relieve overactive appetite. Improves brain synapse connection. Alpha-GCP (Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline): A form of the B-lipid, choline, promotes immediate recall, reaction time, and good mood. Protects brain cell membranes. Helps the body counter cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer s and Parkinson s. Helps the brain recover from injury. 4

5 Camilla sinensis: Provides HerbalomicTM, epigenetic and antioxidant attributes of green tea. Cellular longevity. L-Tyrosine: an amino acid essential for brain neurotransmitter production: norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine. Scutellaria lateriflora: Blue Skullcap. Helps relax, relieve nervous tension, and alleviate brain fatigue. Alpha Ketogluterate: Supports the Kreb s Cycle of cellular energy production, nitrogen transporter, and oxygen regulator. Antioxidant. Increases brain longevity. Magnolia officinalis: A traditional Chinese botanical knows to exert a powerful and beneficial effect on preserving the brain s acetylcholine, reducing cell death. Helps lower cortisol. Helps reduce amyloid plaque associated with Alzheimer s. Acetyl L Carnitine: Positively impacts the brain s stress tolerance and metabolism of fat for energy. Anti-aging. Helps prevent toxins from impacting the brain. Helps peripheral neuropathy. Helps correct leptin hormone resistance. Helps the liver in hypothyroid cases. Lycopodiopsida: Huperzine-A1. A fern that contains acetylcholinesterase-inhibitors thus serves as a nootropic or smart nutrient that helps with memory, motivation, intelligenceenhancement, and attention improvement. Phosphatidyl Serine: Called a brain food, is a documented way to prevent brain-aging via fluidity of brain cell membranes. Bacopa monnieri: Baobab tree fruit. Improves memory, brain function, and prevents mental disease. Boosts mood. Supports blood circulation and helps repair damaged neurons. N-Acetyl Cysteine: Helps rid the neuro-system of harmful toxins, reduces brain inflammation, helps remove excessive glutamate in the brain. Helps regulate glucose metabolic function. Helps replenish glutathione. Centella asiatica: Gotu Kola. Protects the brain from heavy metal exposure, reduces oxidative stress, protects nerve function. Reduces anxiety. 5

6 R Alpha Lipoic Acid: Protects against oxidative stress. The R form is biologically active. Reduces inflammation, free-radical scavenger, and supports mitochondrial function. Ginkgo biloba: Supports brain health and circulation. Improves memory processes. Protects against dementia. Polygala tenuifolia: Yuan Zi in Chinese Medicine. Contains brain growth factors and brain cognition improvement factors via BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor). DMAE Bitartrate: Dimethylaminoethanol. The real reason that fish is called brain food. Supports acetylcholine turnover rate. Research shows improvement for ADD and ADHD. Free radical scavenger. Phellodendron amurense: Cork Tree. A Traditional Chinese Botanical. Helps preserve neuro-function. Anti-inflammatory. Synergistic with Magnolia Officinalis to reduce anxiety. Vinca minor: Vinpocetine. Supports circulation to the brain. Improves both long- and short-term memory. Enhances alertness. Protects brain cells from toxins. Prevents and reverses ischemic damage. Reduces arterial plaque. Gasgrodia elata: Gastrodin. A Traditional Chinese Botanical. Mobilizes the brain s innate neuro-protective functions. Improves neurosignaling. Noopept: A nootropic dipeptide heavily researched in Russia, supportive of memory retrieval and memory consolidation. Neuro- protective. Supports NGF (Nerve Growth Factors). Enhances color perception. CALM by Systemic Formulas, Inc. Formula Key/Active Ingredients: Camilla sinensis; Provides HerbalomicTM, epigenetic and antioxidant attributes of green tea. SAMe: S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Helps relieve depression. Part of the methylation pathway. Pain reliever. Helps produce melatonin which is necessary for sleep. Supports detoxification. 6

7 Griffonia simplicifolia: An herb bearing Natures 5-HTP. Anti-infective, aphrodisiac, and kidney/bladder supportive; it s traditionally used for anxiety, depression, migraines, insomnia, and appetite regulation. Mucuna pruiens (L-Dopa): An East Indian adaptogenic herb, Cowhege, contains Nature s L-Dopa, the precursor to the neurotransmitter, dopamine, which helps release human growth hormone, a key factor in longevity. Famous for enhancing sexual pleasure, improve lucid dreaming, improves more youthful hormone levels. GABA An inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms the excitatory brain processes. Improves mood. Counterbalances glutamate. Improves brain focus. Sceletium tortuosum: Often called a mood elevator, relaxant, empathogen. Supports the sensitivity of dopamine and serotonin receptors. Help with anxiety. Provides energy. Help relieve overactive appetite. Improves brain synapse connection. L Taurine: An amino acid for stress relief. Facilitates production of the neurotransmitter GABA. Also reputed to help the body burn fat by supporting beta oxidation. Improves cellular insulin receptivity for better glucose transport into the cells. Helps muscle recovery and supports cardiovascular health. Delays cognitive decline. Improves learning and retention. Melissa Officinalis: Lemon balm. Improves mood and mental performance. Studies show helps with Alzheimer s. Antioxidant. Tryptophan: An essential amino acid and precursor to the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Can improve depression. Rhodiola rosea: Adrenal tonic, anti-depressive, anti-anxiety, and historically exhibited benefits for migraines. Russian research cites reduces risk of disease. Beta-Alanyl-Histidine: Carnosine, a dipeptide of amino acids betaalanine and histidine, is highly concentrated in the brain. Reduces telomere shortening rate contributing to cellular longevity. An antisenescence nutrient. Reduces advanced glycation end products which contribute to plaque and Alzheimer s. 7

8 Hypericum Perfoliatum: St. John s Wort is long known to help alleviate depression and support neurological function. The rigorous German Commission E studies cite its ability to slow down serotonin uptake, thus facilitating better mood. Helps ADHD. Cordyceps militaris: An ascoparp created by the Ascomycota fungus, famous for being an adaptogen, immune system enhancer, energizer, and provider of building blocks of RNA and DNA. Antioxidant and stabilizer of blood pressure. Oxygenator. Renowned for anti-tumor properties. Dehydroepiandrosterone: The building block of estrogen and testosterone synthesized in the adrenals, gonads, and brain. An antioxidant known to help stimulate human growth hormone associated with anti-aging processes. Increases insulin receptor sensitivity. Ociumum santum: Holy Basil. Adaptogen for recovering from stress. Both formulas can be found HERE. 8